523 West 135 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-01988-0086Map
Owner of record: 523 West 135th Street, LLC
523 West 135 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 523 West 135th Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 99 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 99
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 457
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 99
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 4 sq ft and west wall 4 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story
Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling located at north cellar
Jan 14, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2019 · Apt 1D
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2019 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the foyer located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electric outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes over door way (2 total) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at front of building at fire escape
Dec 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot 3 sty. balcony front stack
May 23, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a disconnected and free standing cast iron radiator at the floor at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 3, 2016 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at lobby
May 15, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 15, 2015 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at lobby
Mar 26, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove (gas line from stove disconnected and pipe capped at wall) in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 26, 2015 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink. in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 22, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 22, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 22, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 25, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 21, 2005
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit. perm.#m00085526 11/21/18 and expired 3/31/19 issued for sidewalk shed. noted: at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed present shed approximately
Apr 22, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to distribute or post notice of tenant protection plan.noted: facade repairs still in progress.upon walk-through of building i did not see the tenant protection plan notice posted near or within 10feet
Apr 22, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3307.6.5.10 no log book. at time of inspection,i observed sidewalk shed is in place,failure to provide a daily inspection. log book for sidewalk shed. remedy: comply w/code.
Dec 6, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3314.4.3.2 installation inspection all equipment is to be inspected once,installation is completed. note: at time of inspection,i observed suspended scaffold in connection w/c hooks rope in place & in use
Dec 6, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3307.6.5.8 no peridic inspection provided(sidewalk shed)at the time of inspection,i asked the former at the job mr. islam shajidul if he had 6 months inoperation log on site as required by code specificati
Dec 6, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3314.3.2 design drawings for c-hooks drawings are to be on site at time of inspection. note: at time of inspection i observed suspended scaffold in place & in use up on request to the forman for design dra
Dec 6, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection doesnt meet safety code specification. note: at time of inspection,i observed sidewalk shed,w/the following objections-sharp edges bolt & screwa w/o safety caps shall be protected to preve
Dec 6, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.installation of new water piping in apt3a inspectiontime 1015am.@ time of inspection i observed new copper piping in bathroom for (lavetory).(shooer) & water closet,no p trap no plumbing permi
Dec 15, 2015 · Penalty $1,630
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. observed at 9:35am dec 28 2014 in bst level installation of 2"gas piping of removal of existing gas piping to feed domestic cooking to apts. new piping installed before gas meter and not com
Dec 28, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work w/o permit.observed that in apt 4b on the 2nd fl that the lavatory was removed & the trap was disconnected.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal conditions.
Jul 27, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing &/or appurtenances. upon inspection of apt 4b,i found undersized piping going to shower in tub. also shower hadno vacume breaker. vacume is needed b/c hand held hangs below tub over
Jun 2, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans: not conform work noted: apts #2c,3d,1e,3e having erected wooden new partitions (100% completed) under job #104250445. plans show all new partitions shell be constructed
Mar 6, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg-in that debris, refrigerator, bed springs chairs, demo debris and masonry blocks are stored and obstructing exit passageway at west side of bldg construction matters and two refrigerato
Dec 5, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg-hazardous. in that ceiling has collasped in apartment 3c due to construction. construction operation in apartment 3d causing rated ceiling to fall. and leaving floor joist exposed. reme
Nov 4, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: 1) the demolition of interior partition walls & plywood sub. flooring. 2) the demolition of plaster down to brick from exterior walls. 3) the installation of new full height
Aug 29, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor:total obstruction. obstruction noted: a two piece kitchen sink, two 30" x 60" galvanized bath tubs stored on thestair landing that leads to and from 5th floor and roof totally obstru
Jul 15, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor: total obstruction. obstruction noted:a two piece kitchen, sink, two 30" x 60" galvarized bath tubs stored on the stair landing that leads to and from 5th floor, and roof totally obs
Jul 15, 2005 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor total obstruction. obstruction noted: a two pc kitchen sink, two 20 incles 5'-0" both tubs stored on the stair landing grading to and from the obstructing the egress. remedy:
Jul 15, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. alt.#1201/88 noted:entire 1st&2nd floor occupied as parking garage & candy store dba-jra parking assoc.&herminos candya/newstand remedy:-obtai
Feb 1, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid cofo alt.#1201-88. noted: entire 1st & 2nd fl. occupied as parking garage and candy store /news stand dba herminos candys /new stand and jra parking assoc.
Oct 21, 1991 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Mar 6, 2022 · Apt 6F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 6, 2022 · Apt 6F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2022 · Apt 6F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 6, 2022 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 8, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 1D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 7, 2020 · Apt 1E
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 7, 2020 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 13,170 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,997 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1988 / 86
- Assessed value
- $1,109,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106488, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.
Questions about 523 West 135 Street
Who owns 523 West 135 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 523 West 135th Street, LLC.
Does 523 West 135 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 99 housing violations at this property.
Is 523 West 135 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 523 West 135 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 523 West 135 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.